REPORT: 2010 Ford Mustang GT500 production limited to 2,000 units [*UPDATE: FALSE]
2010 Ford Shelby GT500 - Click above for a high-res gallery
With new sheetmetal, more power and an upgraded chassis, the new Ford Mustang GT500 was destined to be a hot for the 2010 model year. The pony king may have just just gotten a whole lot more exclusive, too, as production has reportedly been limited to only 2,000 units. Team Shelby forum member 06VistaBlueGT posted a PDF with important ordering information for dealers that explains the production cut.
Production cut on Shelby GT500. To date, 1,700 GT500s have not been scheduled and the plant only had the capacity to build 2,000 for the 2010 MY (model year). If you signed the agreement, you are guaranteed 1 Shelby GT500 for the model year.
The move figures to severely limit the amount of GT500s a dealer can order, with many likely receiving either zero or one model for the year. The good news for the 2,000 lucky owners of the GT500 is that the lower production totals could make the 2010 model the most collectible (and valuable) model since the 2007 was introduced. If you haven't already signed up for a new GT500, though, dealers may now jack up the price even higher over MSRP to capitalize on the newfound shortfall of 540 horsepower pony cars. Hat tip to Murray!
*UPDATE: We reached out to Ford to ascertain the veracity of this Team Shelby document, and they have categorically denied the website users' claims. 2010 Mustang GT500 production has NOT been limited to 2,000 units, and the report is inaccurate. Ford does not report volume figures for the GT500.
[Source: Team Shelby]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Joan of Arc 11:35AM (7/09/2009)
Get ready for 10-20,000 markup...
Should be a sweet ride, though!
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BrianFL 12:30PM (7/09/2009)
the dealer here in my town has one marked up to $110k !
Heimbachae 12:41PM (7/09/2009)
nope, you're wrong, 10-20k markup requires a SUSPENSION UPGRADE!!!
ebbywrx05 12:53PM (7/09/2009)
Better scoop these off of Ebaymotors now. Theres about 10 or so at MSRP
C.W. 1:27PM (7/09/2009)
the sexiest mustang in a very long time.
Valentino Amoro 1:38PM (7/09/2009)
I'm def not one for 'muscle cars'. Till recently :-).
I have to say, the new Camaro in SS trim and the 2010 GT 500 are the only 2 muscle cars since the '69 Stangs that have me seriously drooling.
Both have killer looks, amazing handling, personality (which I think is what muscle cars are about) complete with sweet interiors, especially with the GT500.
I have been seriously considering a Z06 or a Vette Grandsport for awhile now but sometimes this beast makes me hesitate. It's not that the GT500 has the Vette's handling prowess or even speed (although in a st line it will come close to a base Vette through the 1/4th miles), it's the fact that the interior is much nicer. Both cars look great though in their own ways.
The Challenger, thats a different story. I drove one recently (SRT-8). Too big, too heavy, looks nice (too retro for my taste) and the interior was 'old American car'.
All said and done though, I wouldnt pay a dime more than MSRP on any of these or most cars for that matter. They are really built to a price point and especially in this economy, they will come down. I remember the Evo X stickering for 47K a year back, a dealer will be lucky to move it for 35 today. Patience pays. Especially with the new Coyote's coming out!
Harley Cook 11:36AM (7/09/2009)
More Ford political BS, how stupid!
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MeiSooHaityu 11:37AM (7/09/2009)
Very interesting. I like the GT500 overall, but I am not a big fan of the Ford HID headlamps. They seem to make the car look "cross-eyed"..Metaphorically speaking.
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DesiAuto 11:46AM (7/09/2009)
... when you switch those HID lamps on, it looks like COBRA is angry and I love that.
carsteve 11:41AM (7/09/2009)
2011 models are hopefully not too far around the corner with those new aluminum-blocked supercharged 5.0s!
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Jay Evans 11:49AM (7/09/2009)
2011 GT 500 will be Al 5.4 not 5.0
Rogue_G 12:06PM (7/09/2009)
He's talking about the Coyote 5.0 V8 on the 2011 MY GT's. I don't think they'll actually come stock with a supercharger, but I severely doubt that there won't be a factory bolt-on from dealerships. With a purported 400whp stock from the Coyote, eking out another 100hp from a supercharger shouldn't be that difficult, essentially providing the GT500 performance at a marginally higher GT price.
DesiAuto 11:44AM (7/09/2009)
the word AWESOME comes to mind ... and finally HID headlamps on Mustangs - long overdue. They should become a standard a feature.
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MikeofLA 11:46AM (7/09/2009)
HID's were available on the outgoing model. They looked pretty much the same as the Halogens, but were available nontheless.
MikeofLA 11:47AM (7/09/2009)
Every 2011 model will be superior. I can't wait to see what they actually have in store for us.
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HotRodzNKustoms 12:00PM (7/09/2009)
Such a tempting car... makes me think twice about waiting for a Camaro convertible... maybe I can have them make me a GT500 Supersnake convertible!
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Matt 12:19PM (7/09/2009)
Why Ford...why stop at stealing only 2,000 peoples money?
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Tagg 1:21PM (7/09/2009)
Maybe GM should try stealing some money? Oh wait, they did. They do a much better job of stealing peoples money because they robbed over 303,824,640 people of money of tens of billions.
In case you don't get it, thats the population of the U.S. Nevermind the money they got from Canada.
Talk about theft.
Jake 1:30PM (7/09/2009)
Matt, you are such a pathetic GM fanboy turd. At least I get a laugh out of reading your childish crap.
Harrison 2:03PM (7/09/2009)
There's a thing called capitalism. You may have heard of it.